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WHATCOM -— Vacancies still exist on several boards and commission that are appointed by the Whatcom County Executive and confirmed the County Council. Members serve without compensation unless otherwise ...

WASHINGTON, DC — Fifty-nine members of Congress sent a letter to the Obama Administration on June 12 urging greater action to revise immigration enforcement procedures and provide relief from unnecessary ...

FERNDALE -— The fourth in a series of public forums on water rights and resources locally will be on Thursday, July 10, starting at 7 p.m., in the West Theater Room of the Silver Reef Hotel/Casino, 4846 ...

WHATCOM -— State Fire Marshal Charles M. Duffy is reminding Washingtonians that the purchase of fireworks over the internet is illegal. In Washington State, fireworks must be purchased from a licensed ...

WHATCOM — Three legislative candidates for positions in the state 42nd District have been endorsed by Whatcom Democrats. They are: Satpal Sidhu for Position 1 and Joy Monjure for Position 2 in the House ...

DEMING — Six beautiful gardens in the foothills area can be toured from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 19-20 with proceeds benefiting Friends of the Deming Library. The gardens are expected to be at the ...

OLYMPIA — As the summer hiring season for teens is here, it’s important for employers to understand how the safety rules change for teens. Put simply, the law requires employers to treat teens differently ...

BELLINGHAM — To vote in the Aug. 7 primary election this year, the deadline for mail-in registration or address changes is July 7, says County Auditor Debbie Adelstein. July 7 is also the deadline for ...